That Time When… We Got Free FC Barcelona Tickets
I came into the downtown Tampa office on a seemingly normal Wednesday morning and found that our office Slack channel was blowing up because, since Rakuten is currently an FCB sponsor, we had some tickets up for grabs for the game. I quickly texted my husband Tyler to see if he wanted to go - after all, our club seats would include dinner and drinks, but it did mean leaving work early and driving to Miami in just a few hours.
10 Best Day Trips from Tampa
I was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area and I truly believe it is one of the most underrated places in the state. Perfectly located in the middle of everything, there are so many perfect day trips you can take from fresh water springs to eclectic Greek cities. The Tampa Bay Area is truly a unique place to live and visit.
Traveling With Dogs: What It’s Really Like
Since this was our first time traveling with dogs, we found that there were definitely changes to our traditional traveling style. We saw the biggest impacts on four areas of travel.
24 Hours in London
My very first trip abroad, like many others', was to London. In the Fall of 2017, I got to check “Travel to Europe” off my bucket list. While it was a school trip, I still got to experience some of the amazing things London has to offer and did most of my exploring in a jam-packed 24 hours.
Where to Eat in Charleston, South Carolina
With two visits to the Holy City just this year, I’ve spent a lot of time researching great food in the area - and now that I’ve returned from Charleston for the second time, I can confirm that these places are some awesome options that won’t break the bank. If you find yourself in the city, I would recommend eating...
A Weekend for the Girls: Fort Myers Beach Edition
Thanks to COVID and my need to always have a trip to look forward to, a few of my girlfriends and I decided to rent a house off Fort Myers Beach for a much-needed escape and some fun in the sun.
Is Blue Lagoon Worth It?
Blue Lagoon “was named one of 25 wonders of the world by National Geographic,” so we figured it was worth a visit. Considering I have now been there twice, I can confirm that yes, it was worth it - for me. However, I think there are several factors to consider before pre-booking your reservation.
Hidden Gem: Heavenly Biscuits
This small, old school cottage can hold no more than four people inside for ordering only, but they have plenty of porch and front yard picnic seating to enjoy. Be prepared to wait in line though; this breakfast spot is popular with both tourists and locals, but I promise it's well worth the wait.
Planning Our 2020 Anniversary (Road) Trip to Savannah, Georgia
We had to go back to the drawing board and really evaluate what it is we were looking for during our anniversary trip, combined with what we thought we’d actually be able to do based on the current restrictions in place.
Flying in the Age of Coronavirus
It's been about 3 months since our world got turned upside down here in the US because of the coronavirus. Everything from the way we shop, to the way we interact with friends and family has all changed. And traveling is no different.